The vulnerability is due to improper validation of certain user-supplied HTTP requests by the affected software. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by convincing an authenticated user to visit a malicious website. If successful, the attacker could conduct CSRF attacks and perform unauthorized actions on behalf of user who is logged in to the targeted device. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to conduct further attacks.

Proof-of-concept code that exploits the vulnerability is publicly available.

D-Link has not confirmed this vulnerability and updates are not available.

Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.

Administrators are advised to implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS) or intrusion detection system (IDS) to help detect and prevent attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.

Primary Products:

D-Link Systems, Inc.

DSL-2740B ADSL Router

EU_1.0 Base

Associated Products:

N/A

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